Media Release

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 48-year-old Hilo man. Bradley Bowden was last seen on February 14.

He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in Hilo wearing black jeans and a black shirt and usually wears a shell necklace. He has a medical condition that requires daily medication. Although he was last seen in Hilo, he may be in Kona.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.